DE202011107511U1 - Multifunction round light (luminous tube), mainly for mounting on all standard dog harnesses with quick assembly or disassembly coupling - Google Patents

Abstract

Lighting for dogs, characterized in that the lighting consists of a transparent plastic tube, which is elastic but nonetheless stable in position and shape. The light tube can be mounted on any commercially available dog harness and ensures that the dog is visible from all sides in the dark, since the position of the light means that the dog can never completely cover it. There can be different light sources in the light tube (LED, light bulbs or candles). The light sources are powered by appropriate batteries. The battery compartments are connected to the light tube and can be in a wide variety of positions depending on the light source used. The light tube is available in different lengths and is selected according to the dog's size. The light tube can be attached permanently to the harness by attaching the hose ends to the side of the harness with cable ties. The light tube can also be attached using a coupling that was previously attached to the harness with cable ties ...

Description

2.2 Technical area:

lighting

2.3 State of the art

• – DE 000029903782 U1
• – DE 000009408255 U1
• – DE 000000490219 A

Sites:

• - DE 000029903782 U1
• - DE 000009408255 U1
• - DE 000000490219 A

For dogs, there are various collars, leashes, pendants and harnesses, which are equipped with electric bulbs and reflectors.

2.4 problem

In all the points mentioned in the prior art in 2.3, there is the problem that there is no guarantee that the dog will be visible from all positions in the dark with certainty. Illuminated collars, or pendants z. b, are covered by long fur. Depending on the position in which the dog is located, the lighting or the reflectors is poor or not at all visible, as the dog raises the rod, lowers the head, ect is viewed from behind.

In addition, most well-known bulbs for dogs are firmly mounted on his wearer (for example, the collar) and thus only in dependence to purchase and assemble.

Since many of these bulbs are on collars and thus too close to the eyes, the eyesight of the dog is often restricted or impaired in the dark. An additional functional use is not given.

2.5 solution

The protection sought invention (light tube) can be mounted on any standard dog harness (fixed or by coupling). It is ensured that the dog is always visible, both by the owner and by other persons or road users, as the tube can not be covered by him.

By the manner in which the light tube is fastened, it also serves as a lighted handle that allows the dog owner to quickly identify the dog in a dangerous situation in the dark and to grab it safely or hold.

2.6 Achieved benefits

• - The dog is always visible in the dark (both by the holder and by other people or road users)
• - The dog is in a dangerous situation quickly make out and easy to grab or hold
• - The light tube is flexible and nevertheless dimensionally stable.
• - The tube is very light and does not hinder the dog.
• He withstands great stress, z. b when the dog is rolling and goes back to the starting position.
• - The hose itself provides a very good protection for the bulbs.
• Due to the position of the light tube, the dog is no longer impaired in his vision (reflection of the light).
• - The hose is quick to assemble or disassemble by means of a clutch, and that on any commercially available crockery. Thus, another harness is unnecessary.
• - The light tube can be produced for any dog size.
• - The light tube can be extended.
• - With extended light tubes a function is guaranteed even if a light bulb fails, since each light tube has its own energy source.
• - The light tube can also be worn by people or on transport (bicycles, green chairs ect.) Or assistants are attached.
• - The light tube is waterproof.

2.7 embodiment of the invention

• - The battery compartment can be integrated into the coupling
• - In addition to the shape shown in the drawing, the light tube could also be made as a kind extendable antenna.

2.8 embodiment

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawing and is described as follows

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

A

Multifunction round light (luminous hose with coupling), mainly for mounting on all standard dog harnesses. (Protection sought invention)

1

Battery compartment and switch

2

Lamp

3

tube

4

clutch

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 000029903782 U1 [0001]
• DE 000009408255 U1 [0001]
• DE 000000490219 A [0001]

Claims (2)

Lighting for dogs, characterized in that the illumination consists of a transparent plastic tube, which is elastic but still positional and dimensionally stable. The light tube can be mounted on any standard dog harness and ensures that the dog is visible from all sides in the dark, as the light source can never be completely covered by the dog due to its position. The light tube may contain different bulbs (LED, incandescent bulbs or candles). The power supply of the bulbs via appropriate batteries. The battery compartments are connected to the light tube and can be located in different positions, depending on the light source used. The tube is available in different lengths and is selected according to the dog size. The attachment of the light tube can be permanently held on the harness, in which the hose ends are attached to the harness laterally with cable ties. The attachment of the light tube can also take place by means of a coupling, which is previously attached to the side of the harness with cable ties. The light tube can now be plugged in and is automatically secured against pulling out by the coupling. By pressing the release ring on the clutch and then pulling on the hose, the hose can be disassembled, the clutch remains on the dog harness. The coupling can always be used from two sides and allows the connection of several hoses or lamps. The coupling for connecting the hoses is available in several versions 1. straight (two plugs), 2. cross (four plugs), angle (two plugs). This allows further shape design, or the extension of the light tube with multiple lighthouses. The tube is waterproof. Lighting for dogs according to claim 1, characterized, the lanyard also serves as a handle and allows guiding or holding the dog. The luminescent tube can also be used to illuminate people, horses, bicycles or various other means of transport or objects (eg wheelchairs, walkers, etc.).

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